Level

Each hero's level is displayed on the bottom-left of their portrait. The coloured bar shows their current experience.

A video explaining levels in Hearthstone made by the Curse Gamepedia YouTube Channel.

A level is a number assigned to each hero class. Each player's classes start at level 1, and levels can be gained for each by accumulating experience. Experience is gained by playing games, especially winning games, in that class. The current level cap is 60.

While displayed upon each individual hero, level is shared between all heroes of a given class, and can be increased by playing any hero of that class. For example, Medivh will immediately show the same level as the player's other mage heroes, such as Jaina Proudmoore, and gaining experience or levels as Medivh will also progress the other mage heroes.

A hero's level has no direct effect on gameplay, does not determine matchmaking, and is not visible to opponents. However, raising a hero of a given class to a new level will often reward players with new Core cards. Once a class has reached level 10, no further impact on gameplay will result from increasing its level. There is one exception: Tavern Brawl mode, which is not unlocked until the player reaches level 20 with at least one class.

Each hero's current level and experience can be checked in the Journal, or by viewing a deck using that hero on any of the deck selection screens, and is also displayed at the end of each match.

Exceptions to regular leveling are demon hunter and death knight:

• After completing the Ashes of Outland Prologue or defeating Demon Hunter in the Practice mode, the class will be unlocked at level 20 immediately.
• After completing the Death Knight Prologue, the class will be unlocked at level 10 immediately.

Rewards

As a hero reaches various levels, they are awarded new cards. The card awarded depends on the hero and level reached. All cards awarded by gaining levels cannot be crafted or disenchanted.

Levels up to 10 award new Core class cards. Neutral Core cards are unlocked by a shared pool of wins between all classes, and all of them can be unlocked by reaching a combined level of 60 across any classes of one's choosing.

Note that death knight cards are not listed here, as all their Core cards are unlocked automatically after completing the Death Knight Prologue.

1-10

Level	Demon Hunter	Druid	Hunter	Mage	Paladin	Priest	Rogue	Shaman	Warlock	Warrior
1	Battlefiend (Core) x2 Crimson Sigil Runner (Core) x2 Chaos Strike (Core) x2 Spectral Sight (Core) x2 Aldrachi Warblades (Core) x2 Coordinated Strike (Core) x2 Wrathscale Naga (Core) x2	Pounce (Core) x2 Living Roots (Core) x2 Power of the Wild (Core) x2 Wrath (Core) x2 Soul of the Forest (Core) x2 Wild Growth (Core) x2 Druid of the Claw (Core) x2	Arcane Shot (Core) x2 Jeweled Macaw (Core) x2 Explosive Trap (Core) x2 Quick Shot (Core) x2 Animal Companion (Core) x2 Deadly Shot (Core) x2 Marked Shot (Core) x2	Flame Geyser (Core) x2 Shooting Star (Core) x2 Arcane Intellect (Core) x2 Ice Barrier (Core) x2 Fireball (Core) x2 Blizzard (Core) x2 Firelands Portal (Core) x2	Righteous Protector (Core) x2 Argent Protector (Core) x2 Flash of Light (Core) x2 Consecration (Core) x2 Blessing of Kings (Core) x2 Stand Against Darkness (Core) x2 Truesilver Champion (Core) x2	Crimson Clergy (Core) x2 Holy Smite (Core) x2 Psychic Conjurer (Core) x2 Holy Champion (Core) x2 Mana Geode (Core) x2 Shadow Word: Death (Core) x2 Holy Nova (Core) x2	Backstab (Core) x2 Deadly Poison (Core) x2 Ambush (Core) x2 Cheat Death (Core) x2 Eviscerate (Core) x2 Fan of Knives (Core) x2 Assassinate (Core) x2 Elven Minstrel (Core) x2	Zap! (Core) x2 Lightning Bolt (Core) x2 Ancestral Knowledge (Core) x2 Menacing Nimbus (Core) x2 Far Sight (Core) x2 Fire Elemental (Core) x2 Thing from Below (Core) x2	Flame Imp (Core) x2 Voidwalker (Core) x2 Drain Soul (Core) x2 Fiendish Circle (Core) x2 Hellfire (Core) x2 Lakkari Felhound (Core) x2 Abyssal Enforcer (Core) x2	Execute (Core) x2 Slam (Core) x2 Whirlwind (Core) x2 Cruel Taskmaster (Core) x2 Shield Block (Core) x2 Woodcutter's Axe (Core) x2 Sword Eater (Core) x2
2	Illidari Studies (Core) x2 Gan'arg Glaivesmith x2	Innervate (Core) x2	Tracking (Core) x2	Arcane Artificer (Core) x2	Amber Watcher (Core) x2	Shadow Ascendant (Core) x2	None	Novice Zapper x2 Flametongue Totem (Core) x2	Mortal Coil (Core) x2	Frightened Flunky (Core) x2
3	Immolation Aura (Core) x2	Mark of the Wild (Core) x2	Savannah Highmane (Core) x2	Explosive Runes (Core) x2	Hammer of Wrath (Core) x2	Flash Heal (Core) x2 Shadowed Spirit x2	SI:7 Agent (Core) x2	Hex (Core) x2	Enhanced Dreadlord (Core) x2	Bladestorm (Core) x2
4	Feast of Souls (Core) x2	Witchwood Apple (Core) x2	Freezing Trap (Core) x2	Arcanologist (Core) x2	Equality (Core) x2	None	Swashburglar (Core) x2	Feral Spirit (Core) x2	Siphon Soul (Core) x2	Frothing Berserker (Core) x2
5	Raging Felscreamer (Core) x2	Feral Rage (Core) x2	Candleshot (Core) x2	Fire Sale (Core) x2	Grimestreet Outfitter (Core) x2	Lightbomb (Core) x2	Buccaneer (Core) x2	Lightning Storm (Core) x2	Voidcaller (Core) x2	Brawl (Core) x2
6	None	Solar Eclipse (Core) x2	Cat Trick (Core) x2	Snap Freeze (Core) x2	Warhorse Trainer (Core) x2	Shard of the Naaru (Core) x2	Plagiarize (Core) x2	Overdraft (Core) x2	Spirit Bomb (Core) x2	Heavy Plate (Core) x2
7	Illidari Inquisitor x2	Nourish (Core) x2	Selective Breeder x2	Babbling Book (Core) x2	Bronze Explorer (Core) x2	Thrive in the Shadows x2	Shadowstep (Core) x2	None	Imp Gang Boss (Core) x2	Bash (Core) x2
8	Eye Beam (Core) x2	Ancient of Lore (Core) x2	Doggie Biscuit (Core) x2 Wandering Monster (Core) x2	Counterspell (Core) x2	Muster for Battle (Core) x2	Drakonid Operative (Core) x2	Preparation (Core) x2	Bloodlust (Core) x2	Twisting Nether (Core) x2	Shield Slam (Core) x2
9	Flamereaper (Core) x2	Lunar Eclipse (Core) x2	None	Pyroblast (Core) x2	Hand of A'dal (Core) x2	Shadow Word: Ruin (Core) x2	Hench-Clan Burglar (Core) x2	Doomhammer (Core) x2	Defile (Core) x2	Dyn-o-matic (Core) x2
10	Kayn Sunfury (Core) Metamorphosis (Core)	Kiri, Chosen of Elune (Core) Cenarius (Core)	Dragonbane (Core) King Krush (Core)	Stargazer Luna (Core) Aegwynn, the Guardian	Lothraxion the Redeemed (Core) Tirion Fordring (Core)	Darkbishop Benedictus (Core) Catrina Muerte (Core)	Shadowjeweler Hanar (Core) Tess Greymane (Core)	Grand Totem Eys'or (Core) Al'Akir the Windlord (Core)	Lord Jaraxxus (Core) Mal'Ganis (Core)	Armagedillo (Core) Grommash Hellscream (Core)

Neutral Cards

Levels	21	22	23	24	25	26	27	28	29	30
21-30	Murmy (Core) x2	Murloc Tidecaller (Core) x2	None	Cairne Bloodhoof (Core)	None	Defender of Argus (Core) x2	Coldlight Seer (Core) x2 Injured Tol'vir (Core) x2	Baron Geddon (Core)	Primordial Drake (Core) x2	None
	31	32	33	34	35	36	37	38	39	40
31-40	Big Game Hunter (Core) x2	Zola the Gorgon (Core)	Gadgetzan Auctioneer (Core) x2	The Black Knight (Core)	Wargear (Core) x2	Bloodmage Thalnos (Core)	Bronze Gatekeeper (Core) x2	Replicating Menace (Core) x2	Ragnaros the Firelord (Core)	Explosive Sheep (Core) x2
	41	42	43	44	45	46	47	48	49	50
41-50	Dr. Boom (Core)	Crazed Alchemist (Core) x2	Taelan Fordring	Zilliax (Core) Sleepy Dragon (Core) x2	Plated Beetle (Core) x2	Overlord Runthak	Royal Librarian (Core) x2	Onyxia the Broodmother	Rustrot Viper (Core) x2	Ysera the Dreamer
	51	52	53	54	55	56	57	58	59	60
51-60	Fogsail Freebooter x2	Eater of Secrets (Core) x2	Alexstrasza the Life-Binder	Nerubian Egg (Core) x2	Malygos the Spellweaver	Southsea Captain (Core) x2	Nozdormu the Eternal	Dirty Rat (Core) x2 Humongous Razorleaf (Core) x2	Sea Giant (Core) x2	Deathwing the Destroyer

Notes

The hero level display in the Journal

• Previous developers have stated that increasing the level cap is "certainly possible", but that they would have to work out "compelling rewards" for reaching levels above 60.
• When you unlock the Demon Hunter, you start at level 20 for the class, and level 10 for Death Knight.

History

Core card levels - Year of the Hydra

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1-10

Level	Demon Hunter	Druid	Hunter	Mage	Paladin	Priest	Rogue	Shaman	Warlock	Warrior
1	Battlefiend (Core) x2 Crimson Sigil Runner (Core) x2 Chaos Strike (Core) x2 Spectral Sight (Core) x2 Aldrachi Warblades (Core) x2 Coordinated Strike (Core) x2 Wrathscale Naga (Core) x2	Pounce (Core) x2 Living Roots (Core) x2 Power of the Wild (Core) x2 Wild Growth (Core) x2 Wrath (Core) x2 Soul of the Forest (Core) x2 Druid of the Claw (Core) x2	Springpaw (Core) x2 Explosive Trap (Core) x2 Quick Shot (Core) x2 Animal Companion (Core) x2 Deadly Shot (Core) x2 Marked Shot (Core) x2 Arcane Shot (Core) x2	Shooting Star (Core) x2 Arcane Intellect (Core) x2 Cone of Cold (Core) x2 Ice Barrier (Core) x2 Fireball (Core) x2 Ethereal Conjurer (Core) x2 Blizzard (Core) x2	Righteous Protector (Core) x2 Argent Protector (Core) x2 Flash of Light (Core) x2 Blessing of Kings (Core) x2 Consecration (Core) x2 Truesilver Champion (Core) x2 Stand Against Darkness (Core) x2	Holy Smite (Core) x2 Psychic Conjurer (Core) x2 Kul Tiran Chaplain (Core) x2 Radiant Elemental (Core) x2 Shadow Word: Death (Core) x2 Holy Nova (Core) x2 Power Infusion (Core) x2	Backstab (Core) x2 Sinister Strike (Core) x2 Deadly Poison (Core) x2 Cold Blood (Core) x2 Assassinate (Core) x2 Tomb Pillager (Core) x2 Sprint (Core) x2	Lightning Bolt (Core) x2 Menacing Nimbus (Core) x2 Rockbiter Weapon (Core) x2 Mana Tide Totem (Core) x2 Tidal Surge (Core) x2 Far Sight (Core) x2 Fire Elemental (Core) x2	Flame Imp (Core) x2 Voidwalker (Core) x2 Drain Soul (Core) x2 Fiendish Circle (Core) x2 Hellfire (Core) x2 Lakkari Felhound (Core) x2 Abyssal Enforcer (Core) x2	Bloodsail Deckhand x2 Execute (Core) x2 Whirlwind (Core) x2 Cruel Taskmaster (Core) x2 Slam (Core) x2 Fiery War Axe (Core) x2 Shield Block (Core) x2
2	Gan'arg Glaivesmith x2	Innervate (Core) x2	Tracking (Core) x2	Flamestrike (Core) x2	Amber Watcher (Core) x2	Northshire Cleric (Core) x2	Assassin's Blade (Core) x2	Flametongue Totem (Core) x2	Mortal Coil (Core) x2	Bloodhoof Brave (Core) x2
3	Chaos Nova (Core) x2	Mark of the Wild (Core) x2	Savannah Highmane (Core) x2	Explosive Runes (Core) x2	Noble Sacrifice (Core) x2	Flash Heal (Core) x2	SI:7 Agent (Core) x2	Hex (Core) x2	Void Terror (Core) x2	Armorsmith (Core) x2
4	Feast of Souls (Core) x2	Force of Nature (Core) x2	Freezing Trap (Core) x2	Arcanologist (Core) x2	Equality (Core) x2	Shadowed Spirit x2	Swashburglar (Core) x2	Feral Spirit (Core) x2	Siphon Soul (Core) x2	Frothing Berserker (Core) x2
5	Raging Felscreamer (Core) x2	Feral Rage (Core) x2	Candleshot (Core) x2	Pyromaniac (Core) x2	Avenge (Core) x2	Lightbomb (Core) x2	Buccaneer (Core) x2	Lightning Storm (Core) x2	Tiny Knight of Evil (Core) x2	Brawl (Core) x2
6	Sightless Watcher (Core) x2	Mounted Raptor (Core) x2	Dire Frenzy (Core) x2	Snap Freeze (Core) x2	Warhorse Trainer (Core) x2	Focused Will x2	Plague Scientist (Core) x2	Maelstrom Portal (Core) x2	Darkshire Librarian (Core) x2	Shieldmaiden (Core) x2
7	Illidari Inquisitor x2	Nourish (Core) x2	Selective Breeder x2	Babbling Book (Core) x2	Bronze Explorer (Core) x2	Thrive in the Shadows x2	Shadowstep (Core) x2	Novice Zapper x2	Imp Gang Boss (Core) x2	Bash (Core) x2
8	Eye Beam (Core) x2	Ancient of Lore (Core) x2	Snake Trap (Core) x2	Counterspell (Core) x2	Aldor Peacekeeper (Core) x2	Drakonid Operative (Core) x2	Preparation (Core) x2	Bloodlust (Core) x2	Twisting Nether (Core) x2	Shield Slam (Core) x2
9	Flamereaper (Core) x2	Earthen Scales (Core) x2	Cloaked Huntress (Core) x2	Pyroblast (Core) x2	Reckoning x2	Shadow Word: Ruin (Core) x2	Hench-Clan Burglar (Core) x2	Doomhammer (Core) x2	Felsoul Jailer x2	Gorehowl (Core) x2
10	Kor'vas Bloodthorn Metamorphosis (Core)	Cenarius (Core) Fandral Staghelm (Core)	King Krush (Core) Houndmaster Shaw (Core)	Aegwynn, the Guardian Kalecgos (Core)	Tirion Fordring (Core) Ragnaros, Lightlord (Core)	Lyra the Sunshard (Core) Murozond the Infinite (Core)	Vanessa VanCleef Tess Greymane (Core)	Al'Akir the Windlord (Core) Krag'wa, the Frog (Core)	Lord Jaraxxus (Core) High Priestess Jeklik (Core)	Grommash Hellscream (Core) Darius Crowley (Core)

Neutral Cards

Levels	21	22	23	24	25	26	27	28	29	30
21-30	Mossy Horror (Core) x2	Murloc Tidecaller (Core) x2	None	Cairne Bloodhoof (Core)	Sunreaver Spy (Core) x2	Defender of Argus (Core) x2	Coldlight Seer (Core) x2 Injured Tol'vir (Core) x2	Baron Geddon (Core)	Primordial Drake (Core) x2	None
	31	32	33	34	35	36	37	38	39	40
31-40	Big Game Hunter (Core) x2	Zola the Gorgon (Core)	Gadgetzan Auctioneer (Core) x2	Sir Finley Mrrgglton (Core)	Violet Teacher (Core) x2	Bloodmage Thalnos (Core)	SI:7 Infiltrator (Core) x2	Faceless Manipulator (Core) x2	Elise Starseeker (Core)	Explosive Sheep (Core) x2
	51	52	53	54	55	56	57	58	59	60
41-50	Brann Bronzebeard (Core)	Crazed Alchemist (Core) x2	Taelan Fordring	Sleepy Dragon (Core) x2 Reno Jackson (Core)	Plated Beetle (Core) x2	Overlord Runthak	Lone Champion (Core) x2	Onyxia the Broodmother	Acidic Swamp Ooze (Core) x2	Ysera the Dreamer
	51	52	53	54	55	56	57	58	59	60
51-60	Fogsail Freebooter x2	Arcane Devourer (Core) x2	Alexstrasza the Life-Binder	Nerubian Egg (Core) x2	Malygos the Spellweaver	Southsea Captain (Core) x2	Nozdormu the Eternal	Humongous Razorleaf (Core) x2	Sea Giant (Core) x2	Deathwing the Destroyer

Core card levels - Year of the Gryphon

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1-10

Level	Demon Hunter	Druid	Hunter	Mage	Paladin	Priest	Rogue	Shaman	Warlock	Warrior
1	Battlefiend x2 Crimson Sigil Runner x2 Chaos Strike x2 Spectral Sight x2 Aldrachi Warblades x2 Coordinated Strike x2 Ashtongue Battlelord x2	Pounce x2 Enchanted Raven x2 Power of the Wild x2 Landscaping x2 Wild Growth x2 Soul of the Forest x2 Druid of the Claw x2	Webspinner x2 Explosive Trap x2 Headhunter's Hatchet x2 Quick Shot x2 Scavenging Hyena x2 Bearshark x2 Deadly Shot x2	Shooting Star x2 Arcane Intellect x2 Cone of Cold x2 Ice Barrier x2 Mirror Entity x2 Fireball x2 Ethereal Conjurer x2	Noble Sacrifice x2 Righteous Protector x2 Argent Protector x2 Blessing of Kings x2 Consecration x2 Truesilver Champion x2 Stand Against Darkness x2	Flash Heal x2 Holy Smite x2 Psychic Conjurer x2 Shadow Word: Death x2 Lightspawn x2 Holy Nova x2 Power Infusion x2	Backstab x2 Shadowstep x2 Bladed Cultist x2 Deadly Poison x2 Cold Blood x2 Assassinate x2 Tomb Pillager x2	Lightning Bolt x2 Menacing Nimbus x2 Rockbiter Weapon x2 Windfury x2 Tidal Surge x2 Unbound Elemental x2 Fire Elemental x2	Flame Imp x2 Possessed Villager x2 Drain Soul x2 Fiendish Circle x2 Hellfire x2 Infernal x2 Lakkari Felhound x2	Bloodsail Deckhand x2 Whirlwind x2 Cruel Taskmaster x2 Execute x2 Slam x2 Fiery War Axe x2 Warsong Outrider x2
2	Gan'arg Glaivesmith x2	Feral Rage x2	Freezing Trap x2	Snap Freeze x2	Warhorse Trainer x2	Temple Enforcer x2	Swashburglar x2	Novice Zapper x2	Mortal Coil x2	Warsong Commander x2
3	Chaos Nova x2	Menagerie Warden x2	Dire Frenzy x2	Arcanologist x2	Avenge x2	Shadowed Spirit x2	Plague Scientist x2	Hex x2	Enslaved Fel Lord x2	Armorsmith x2
4	Feast of Souls x2	Innervate x2	Tracking x2	Water Elemental x2	Holy Light x2	Kul Tiran Chaplain x2	Assassin's Blade x2	Mana Tide Totem x2	Siphon Soul x2	Frothing Berserker x2
5	Raging Felscreamer x2	Mark of the Wild x2	Arcane Shot x2	Babbling Book x2	Equality x2	Crimson Clergy x2	Sprint x2	Feral Spirit x2	Tiny Knight of Evil x2	War Cache x2
6	Sightless Watcher x2	Nourish x2	Savannah Highmane x2	Counterspell x2	Guardian of Kings x2	Focused Will x2	SI:7 Agent x2	Lightning Storm x2	Void Terror x2	Shieldmaiden x2
7	Illidari Inquisitor x2	Nordrassil Druid x2	Selective Breeder x2	Fallen Hero x2	Aldor Peacekeeper x2	Thrive in the Shadows x2	Sinister Strike x2	Draenei Totemcarver x2	Ritual of Doom x2	Brawl x2
8	Eye Beam x2	Force of Nature x2	Snake Trap x2	Flamestrike x2	Pursuit of Justice x2	Shadowform x2	Preparation x2	Earth Elemental x2	Twisting Nether x2	Shield Slam x2
9	Warglaives of Azzinoth x2	Ancient of War x2	Lock and Load x2	Coldarra Drake x2	Reckoning x2	Shadow Word: Ruin x2	Patient Assassin x2	Doomhammer x2	Felsoul Jailer x2	Gorehowl x2
10	Kor'vas Bloodthorn	Cenarius	King Krush	Aegwynn, the Guardian	Tirion Fordring	Natalie Seline	Vanessa VanCleef	Al'akir the Windlord	Lord Jaraxxus	Grommash Hellscream

Neutral Cards

Levels	21	22	23	24	25	26	27	28	29	30
21-30	Young Priestess x2	Murloc Tidecaller x2	Mini-Mage x2	Cairne Bloodhoof	Sunreaver Spy x2	Defender of Argus x2	Coldlight Seer x2	Baron Geddon	Stoneskin Basilisk x2	Injured Blademaster x2
	31	32	33	34	35	36	37	38	39	40
31-40	Big Game Hunter x2	King Mukla x2	Gadgetzan Auctioneer x2	High Inquisitor Whitemane	Violet Teacher x2	Bloodmage Thalnos	SI:7 Infiltrator x2	Faceless Manipulator x2	Brightwing x2	Explosive Sheep x2
	51	52	53	54	55	56	57	58	59	60
41-50	Baron Rivendare x2	Crazed Alchemist x2	Taelan Fordring	Sleepy Dragon x2	Barrens Stablehand x2	Overlord Runthak	Lone Champion x2	Onyxia the Broodmother x2	Acidic Swamp Ooze x2	Ysera the Dreamer
	51	52	53	54	55	56	57	58	59	60
51-60	Fogsail Freebooter x2	Arcane Devourer x2	Alexstrasza the Life-Binder	Nerubian Egg x2	Malygos the Spellweaver x2	Southsea Captain x2	Nozdormu the Eternal	Humongous Razorleaf x2	Clockwork Giant x2	Deathwing the Destroyer

1-10 (Before March 30, 2021)

For information about leveling before March 30, 2021, see Level (2014-2021).

Trivia

• The game's current level cap of level 60 matches the original level cap for World of Warcraft, as well as the squished level cap for the Shadowlands addon.

Patch changes

• Patch 20.0.0.77662 (2021-03-25): Leveling now grants Core cards instead of Basic cards.
• Patch 17.0.0.44222 (2020-03-26): Divine Spirit and Northshire Cleric were moved to the Hall of Fame and replaced with Power Infusion and Psychic Conjurer. As before players who had already reached those levels kept the previous reward and received the new one. Added Demon Hunter basic cards.
• Patch 14.6.0.31761 (2019-07-01): Vanish and Mind Blast, which moved to the Hall of Fame, were replaced as rewards by Plaguebringer and Radiance. Players who had already reached those levels kept the previous reward and received the new one.
• Patch 1.0.0.4217 (Closed beta, 2013-12-10): Messages now appear when levelling characters below level 10, reminding the player that new Basic cards will be awarded when they reach the next level.
• Patch 1.0.0.3890 (Closed beta, 2013-10-02): The maximum level is now 60, and you can earn XP in any game mode up to max level.